The Latest Breaking News from Eric Adams

‘Excellent swimmers’: New York mayor says migrants can fix lifeguard shortage

Community leaders denounce Eric Adams’s comments as racist as mayor doubles down and says ‘word police’ out to get him

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2024

New York City Mayor suggests immigrants could solve lifeguard shortages as they're 'excellent swimmers'

Eric Adams made the comment amid an appeal to expedite work licenses for migrants and asylum-seekers for jobs that are in high demand

Latin Times · May 15, 2024

NYC Is Desperate For Lifeguards: Hourly Wage Up From $16.10 to $21.26 With a $1K Bonus

Despite pay hikes and easier swim tests, NYC faces a severe lifeguard shortage. Officials attribute part of the issue to union disputes.

International Business Times UK · May 15, 2024

Hybrid Workplaces Are Still a Headache

Why is it so hard to figure out an arrangement that’s good for everyone?

The Walrus · May 6, 2024

NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students

Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students.

WEKU · May 4, 2024

Columbia faculty slam NYPD sweep shot

While removing pro-Palestinian protesters from the campus this week, a sergeant “accidentally” fired his weapon

Salon · May 4, 2024

NYPD issues arrest figures amid ‘outside agitator’ claim at Columbia Gaza protest

New York police say about 29% of those detained ‘not affiliated’ with university as more are arrested at NYU and New School

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2024

Profs rip Adams "outside agitator" trope

"A pathetic attempt to discredit the political investments and moral conscience of this movement," professor says

Salon · May 2, 2024

Eric Adams under pressure to divulge details on ‘outside agitators’ at campus protests

The New York City mayor has claimed police arrested protesters after non-student elements escalated the situation

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2024

Latino national leaders meet with Mayor Adams, praise New York City's handling of migration crisis

"There's much more we want to do, but we're clear on this: this is a national problem", said Adams

Latin Times · May 2, 2024